Boeing, Delta confirm $8.5 billion order for 100 737-900ERs

Boeing and Delta Air Lines confirmed Wednesday morning an order for 100 737-900ERs. The announcement had been anticipated.

Artist rendering of the 737-900ER in Delta Air Lines livery. Photo: Courtesy, Boeing
Boeing and Delta Air Lines confirmed Wednesday morning an order for 100 737-900ERs. The announcement had been anticipated (ATW Daily News, Aug. 23).
The deal, which is valued at more than $8.5 billion at list prices, is part of DL's fleet renewal effort to replace its aging,less efficient domestic aircraft. DL selected CFM56-7BE engines to power the aircraft in an order valued at $2.2 billion at ...